Jonathan Ken Fernandez
About Jonathan Ken Fernandez
Jonathan Ken Fernandez is a Junior Innovation Manager at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, with a background in finance consulting and digital innovation. He has previously worked at the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and holds multiple degrees in business and entrepreneurship.
Current Role as Junior Innovation Manager
Jonathan Ken Fernandez currently serves as a Junior Innovation Manager at Raiffeisen Bank International AG in Vienna, Austria. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he focuses on driving digital innovation and transformation initiatives within the organization. His responsibilities include leveraging his expertise in AI, machine learning, and robotic process automation to enhance project management processes.
Previous Experience at Raiffeisen Bank International
Prior to his current role, Jonathan worked at Raiffeisen Bank International AG as an Innovation Management Intern from 2020 to 2021. This internship lasted six months and provided him with foundational experience in innovation management. His work during this period contributed to his understanding of the banking sector and the importance of digital transformation.
Background with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
Jonathan has extensive experience with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). He worked as a Budget, Planning and Control Consultant for eight months in 2017 and later as a Budget and Finance Consultant for three months in 2018. Additionally, he completed a six-month Human Resources Internship at OPCW from 2016 to 2017. These roles allowed him to develop skills in finance consulting within international organizations.
Educational Qualifications
Jonathan holds a Master of Arts in Business (MA) in Digital Business Innovation and Transformation from IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems, which he completed from 2018 to 2022. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business (BA) from the same institution between 2014 and 2018. His educational background includes studies in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the European Innovation Academy and participation in the IMC FoundersLab Start-up Bootcamp.
Skills and Areas of Expertise
Jonathan possesses a strong focus on digital innovation and transformation, supported by his background in finance consulting. He has expertise in AI, machine learning, and robotic process automation. Additionally, he is knowledgeable in both traditional and agile project management methodologies. His proactive approach to problem-solving is characterized by open-mindedness and adaptability, which complements his keen interest in entrepreneurship and data management.